Business Bootcamp @ NYIT —Free Workshops for High School Students

New York Tech’s School of Management’s free business bootcamp can help your students stand out in the college application process and prepare them for the business school experience. Through college-level courses taught by our expert faculty, your students get critical training to add to their skill set and resume. Encourage your students to register today! 

Benefits of your students attending the Business Bootcamp:

• Stand out in the college application process.
• Prepare for the business school experience.
• Get critical training to add to their skill set and resume.
• Earn a certificate of completion.

On-campus Business Bootcamp Our schedule of on-campus courses will be held on the following Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. EST, include: July 24: Financial Literacy: Managing Your Personal Finances August 28: The ABCs of Standing Out in a Job Interview

Virtual Business Bootcamp Our schedule of courses will be held on the following Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. EST, include: January 18: An Introduction to the World of Risk Management February 28: The ABC’s of Professional Competencies and Workplace Etiquette March 27: The Art of Communicating for Success in an Organization April 17: Leadership and Teambuilding Skillsets for the Businessperson May 29: Professional's Guide to Managing the Ever Colliding Business and Personal Worlds June 26: Resolving Conflict in a Culturally Diverse Business Environment July 10: Personal Marketing Plan Using Social Media and Digital Tools August 14: A Guide to Investing in Real Estate or the Stock Market; Strategic Planning

Please encourage your high school students and their friends to attend these free workshops. A separate registration is required for each workshop.

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FAFSA 2024-25 Explained Webinar

 

Join us for this informative FAFSA-focused webinar.  Email not displaying correctly?  View it in your browser.

2024-25 FAFSA Explained Tuesday, January 23 1 P.M. ET NACAC and the Education & Training team are proud to host this free FAFSA-focused webinar. Isaiah Ellis, Awareness and Outreach Specialist from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education, will provide an overview of the changes to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, which resulted from the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act. This session will discuss the new FAFSA user experience and related updates. It is free and open to the public; non-NACAC members must create a login to register. You may register for the webinar below: Register Now

UCD High School Summer Program - Priority Deadline February 15

The UCD High School Summer Program returns for 2024 and applications are now open! The UCD High School Summer Program is an enrichment program designed specifically for North American students who are interested in learning more about Irish history and culture and may be considering the possibility of applying to universities in Ireland for their undergraduate degrees. Through a series of taught lectures and interactive workshops at UCD, we introduce students to the academic culture in Ireland and the variety of subjects they can study. We also introduce students to Ireland's rich history and cultural identity through field trips around Dublin and the Irish countryside. At the end of the two weeks, we hope the students will have found that the academic programs and vibrant cultural heritage will be a great fit for future studies.

 

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Be current juniors or sophomores (16 or 17 at the time of program)

• Demonstrate a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

• Google application form, including brief essays about their interest in the program and what would make them a good candidate for the program. 

• Counselor recommendation (Kendall Hook will send counselors direct link to Google recommendation form)

Dates: July 3rd-18th, 2024

Cost: €3100 (inclusive of accommodation, meals, cultural and academic activities, workshops, in-country transportation. Excluding airfare and personal spending money.)

Priority deadline for applications is February 15, 2024. Current Juniors will receive priority consideration for places on the program. The 2022 and 2023 programs reached capacity by February 15 and operated on a waitlist, however, should availability remain, applications will be open until April 1. This program is non-credit bearing.

More information about the program, 2023 video highlights, and the application form can be found here. 

Opportunities for Prep Students at Wake Forest University!

 

Help your students prepare for their futures. Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs is excited to share the latest opportunities for your students. With new on-campus institutes, hands-on learning experiences, and expert Academic Leaders, we’re ready to help your students discover their futures, today.

Summer Immersion Program The Summer Immersion Program empowers high school students to manifest their goals. Through meaningful real-world experiences, robust academics, an inclusive campus culture, networking and mentorship, students are able to discover their passions and clarify their future pathways. Students may apply now to one of 19 unique institutes.

Online Immersion Program The Online Immersion Program explores exciting topics asynchronously and in-depth. Wake Forest University professors teach courses through interactive learning modules and students are supported 1:1 by Wake Forest undergraduate course mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format allows students to study anywhere, anytime, while working at their own pace. Students may apply now.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply early. Read all eligibility and application requirements at immersion.summer.wfu.edu/apply/.

How to Prepare Your Students for DIGITAL SAT SUCCESS, Wednesday, January 24th

How to Prepare Your Students for DIGITAL SAT SUCCESS Join Bespoke Education Experts on Wednesday, January 24th, 1PM as They Discuss Creating Test Prep Programs that Prepare Students to Perform Their Best. SIGN UP NOW The spring college admissions testing season is right around the corner and Bespoke Education, a leading independent test preparation firm, enters this new digital era with innovative test prep programs for high schools. On Wednesday, January 24th at 1PM, Bespoke test curriculum experts Dan Cozzens, Kara Havig and Julianna Tauschinger-Dempsey will explain how your school can apply the insights they gained in creating a Digital SAT prep program for 10,000 students at leading national charter schools. The growing list today includes Uncommon Schools, Achievement First, and Harlem Children’s Zone. In this webinar, Dan, Kara and Julianna will discuss how to: Build an effective DSAT prep program at your school Align your core curriculum with material covered by the test Teach test taking skills alongside content mastery Use new digital testing platforms to your students’ advantage Replace student and parent anxiety with growing confidence SIGN UP NOW PRESENTERS: Dan Cozzens, Head of Tutoring & COO Kara Havig, SAT Expert & Curriculum Developer Julianna Tauschinger-Dempsey, SAT Expert & Curriculum Developer LEARN MORE ABOUT BESPOKE EDUCATION HERE

Plan Your Summer During Winter Break - Rhode Island School of Design

 

Plan Your Summer with RISD Pre-College

Don't miss your chance to join us for RISD Pre-College this summer! Live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work. For five weeks you’ll follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques and projects. You’ll develop crucial skills in foundation courses, and build upon those skills by choosing one of 22 majors. Spaces in majors are limited–apply early to secure your spot! June 29–August 3, 2024   LEARN MORE & APPLY

A Fireside Chat - The HBCU Experience, January 8th, 2024

The HBCU Experience

A Fireside Chat to expand and enhance The College search for Black Scholars. 

Featuring: 

Independent school alumn & HBCU graduates

hbcu-YES! founder, SLS alumni parent, Adrian Bryant

Authors of the Black Family's Guide to College Admissions

SLS Dir. of Equity& Inclusion, Jacqueline Nelson & RIISE Founder, Gina Parker Collins

Event Date: January 8th, 2024

6:30 to 8 pm

St. Luke's School - New Canaan, CT 

**In-person and Live Stream

Exploring the benefits and often overlooked value of HBCU opportunities available to high schoolers in PWIs.